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Jul 24, 2013 - 8:53AM

Re: cajun accordion

hi dana, appreciate your honesty, i will have a look at weitmeister to see if they have anything in uk, will also look at ebay usa, only problem is the postal and import charges, the import charges are horrendous, thanks for your input john

Jul 24th, 2013 - 8:53 AM

Dana R Gregory

Jul 25, 2013 - 6:24AM

Re: cajun accordion

You might want to try eBay UK. Also try this link: http://forum.melodeon.net/ This is a very active message board with many members from all over the world. I believe it is based in the UK and there is a for sale section. Another box to look for is a German built Hohner 114. These are popular with beginners and are affordable. Good hunting.

Jul 25th, 2013 - 6:24 AM

doug

Mar 17, 2014 - 6:52PM

Re: cajun accordion

john semple

hi there, new to the discussion group, my name is john and i am from scotland, have loved cajun music for a long time now, moreso the cajun accordion, i have decided to purchase a cajun accordion and beginners dvd, the dvd from big nick, unfortunately cajun music is not the most popular in scotland and i am having a problem trying to locate a half decent accordion, as you will appreciate i don't want to spend a fortune on one just in case i decide i can't handle the practising and throw in the towel, i would appreciate anyone's opinion on 2 that i can buy in scotland, the 1st one is from ebay, the name is KISER, seemingly it is made in texas, the 2nd one is STEPHANELLI, this one is more expensive than the kiser, i have mailed big nick and he hasn't heard of any of them, would appreciate any input, these are not nearly as expensive as the ones from louisiana, but i only want something at this stage to practice with, the KISER is approx $500, the STEPHANELLI is approx $800

I bought a kiser & am totally blown away by the power they have. They are obviously made in the same factory as hohner cajuns, wieltmiesters & kings. Their reeds are made in germany & produce an awesome sound & are guaranteed for 5 yrs. The sound they produce is first class & good enough for professionals to work with. They don't have any name printed on them & this is probably why they are selling cheap, because the middle man has been cut out. Sound wise they are perfect & I can't fault them. I've been playing it real hard & it delivers every time.

I did want to get an accordion from Louisiana but they're probably not going to sound any better than this & cost 10 time more

Mar 17th, 2014 - 6:52 PM